Jeff Hart

The Flowery Branch boys are still looking for their first Region 8-AAAAA victory.

DeMarre Carroll felt as though he couldn't miss in the second quarter as he outscored the Brooklyn Nets 14-13 all by himself.

Friday's prep football playoff scores

Irwin County's Jakyron Young rushed for 201 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Indians to a come-from-behind 28-7 win over Commerce Friday night in the semifinals of the Class A Public playoffs.

The North Georgia women's basketball team took down Chowan University, 75-57, Friday afternoon in the opener of the Heritage Bank Classic at Clayton State.

Buford and Commerce survived the quarterfinal round last week and advanced to Friday's semifinals in the GHSA football playoffs.

New Johnson girls basketball coach Tiffany Kirkland did not sugar-coat it when asked.

Lakeview Academy used a big first quarter and then held on for 56-50 win over Commerce Wednesday in the Region 8-A opener for both teams.

The Lakeview Academy boys basketball team opened its Region 8-A season with a solid 66-44 win over Commerce Wednesday night at home.

Jeff Teague scored 27 points, Kyle Korver scored 18 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Miami Heat 112-102 on Wednesday night.